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Emily Watkins — Reporter

Emily Watkins

Reporter

Emily covers all things "media" for Crikey and is based in Sydney. She has previously worked for the ABC's Media Watch and reported on courts, crocodiles and occasionally UFOs for the NT News.

Inside the bizarre, tuna patty-filled launch of Mark Latham's new cookbook

Alan Jones and Mark Latham launched their new book yesterday at an Indian restaurant to the confusion of diners, everyone else.

Reinstate Daily Mail journo, says union ... Sales v Comey ... Fox host's Michael Cohen connection ...

The journalists' union is calling for a fired reporter, who published a story labeling reality contestants 'vapid cunts', to be reinstated by Daily Mail Australia. And other media tidbits of the day.

A short history of the worst (best?) news typos and mistakes 

The Daily Mail journo isn't the only one who has fukt up.

Closing ceremony fallout continues ... Pulitzer Prizes announced ... Seven's costs bloat ...

The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony snaffu rolls on, with Seven's Johanna Griggs firing back at ABC's Tracey Holmes' reports yesterday that Seven knew, or should have known, the details of the ceremony before it went to air.

Why does every FM radio show sound like it's hosted by the same five people?

Comedian + sportsperson + incomprehensible name = profit? We take a look at the seemingly fixed categories of people you'll find on your airwaves.

Closing Ceremony damage control ... The Oz's amazing readership ... Daily Fail ...

The Commonwealth Games organisers are in damage control after their host broadcaster NEP failed to show footage of any athletes parading into last night's Closing Ceremony.

How journalist shield laws vary across Australia

When does a journalist actually have to reveal their sources? Here's a guide to the current laws around Australia.

Craig McLachlan honoured ... SBS' new content boss ... Chris Kenny's return ...

The SBS has announced John Sintras as its new head of audience development and content. And other media tidbits of the day.

Exclusive watch ... Jim Middleton leaves Sky for senator's office ... Russian journos sneak into hospital ...

Some sibling rivalry erupted between News Corp stablemates over an "exclusive" story, and other media tidbits of the day.

What does life look like after editing a major metro newspaper?

The ivory tower of academia is very attractive to a lot of former newspaper editors, but it's not the only hotspot.